In this information age, art, literature, films, advertisements and technologies define our culture.
From Marshall McLuhan's theory of a global village to the advent of Facebook, the "new media" has overcome physical boundaries and radically altered the way we, as a global society, interact with one another. At Emmanuel, a concentration in communication and media studies can serve students in their future roles as citizens, cultural consumers and professionals in a society increasingly shaped by language and the media.
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
1-3. Foundations of the Field (three course)
4. Textual Literacy (one courses)
5-7. Communication and Media Studies (two courses, at leat one must be 3000-level)
8-11. Media Practice (three courses: at least one must be ENGL) AND ENGL4994/4995
12. Capstone Research Seminar (one course)
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
Students must take three additional courses from the communication menu, one from each of the following categories:
The communication and media studies minor is available to all students, including those majoring in English and Writing, Editing & Publishing
The Communication and Media Studies major provides students with multi-disciplinary perspectives on media texts, production, and consumption, grounded in the study and practice of contemporary issues in the field. Coursework focuses on blending theory, methods, and experiential learning across the curriculum, allowing students to develop research literacy and practical skills that are valued in the workplace, such as:
Knowledge of the history of communication and media studies, including a practical understanding of its foundational theories and principles
Competency in qualitative media research, including approaches to textual analysis and audience research, through development of independent research projects
Proficiency in the practical skills associated with professional communications, such as public relations, advertising, journalism, etc.
Professional skills development via experiential learning through coursework, including an internship course
Experiential knowledge of multimedia storytelling and digital media production
Media literacy, particularly as it pertains to issues of equity, ethics, and social responsibility
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